Montreal International Smartphone Film Festival

Eligibility The competition is open to anyone aged 16 to 99 years old, regardless of nationality, gender, or religion.

Participation Requirements By entering the festival, each participant agrees to these Official Rules without reservation. Each participant submit ONE SHORT film. The film must be shot entirely on a smartphone, with no restrictions on brand or operating system.

Film Format and Content Running time: 1 MINUTE TO 3 MINUTES, including end credits. Video format: Horizontal (landscape), in.MP4 or.MOV format (H.264 recommended). Resolution: Minimum 720p (1080p recommended). Language: French or english subtitles. Audio: Sound quality must be clear and understandable. Title and end credits are mandatory. The festival has an open theme. All genres are welcome, including: Fiction Experimental Animation Visual poetry

Permitted Equipment and Software Post-production (editing, visual effects, color grading, sound mixing, etc.) may be completed using any software or device, whether on a computer or mobile device. The use of accessories such as: External microphones Gimbals or stabilizers Additional smartphone lenses is fully permitted.

Intellectual Property Participants must own or have secured all necessary rights for every element included in their film, including: Images Music Dialogue Sound effects Any other copyrighted material By submitting a film, participants grant the Montreal Smartphone Film Festival permission to use excerpts, still images, and promotional materials from the film for festival marketing purposes, including trailers, posters, websites, and social media.

Submission Process Registration must be completed through the offici